- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price
$269
Average price
$308
Fastest journey
4 h 42 m
Average duration
5 h 12 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
325 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leiden to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leiden to London will cost around $308 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $269.
It's difficult to get from Leiden to London without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 2239 · BSN 925559+
9167
IC 2231 · BSN 925500+
9167
IC 3147+
ECD 9540+
9167
IC 28544 · BSN 925589+
9167
IC 2337 · BSN 925547+
9167
IC 2211 · BSN 925385+
9115
IC 3119+
ECD 9512+
9115
IC 2309 · BSN 925379+
9115
IC 28544 · BSN 925589+
9364 · 9153
IC 1417 · SPR 705107 · BSN 925375+
9115Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Leiden to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Ferry | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$226 Average price | $72 Average price | $95 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 17m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 12h 5m Average total duration 11h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular ferry company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leiden to London:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leiden to London costing on average $72 (€58).
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Leiden to London costing on average $95 (€76).
A bus is $157 (€127) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leiden to London costing on average $226 (€182).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 47m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 17m.
Bus takes on average 11h 35m.
You'll arrive about 2h 36m sooner (3h 47m by train vs 6h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $226 (€182) compared to roughly $130 (€105) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Eurostar.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Leiden to London trains for today, Wednesday, August 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1417 · SPR 705107 · BSN 929065+ 9416 | 5:23 AM Leiden Centraal | 7h34 | 11:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 4 transfers | |
IC 1417 · SPR 705107 · BSN 929065+ 9133 | 5:23 AM Leiden Centraal | 9h34 | 1:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
IC 1417 · SPR 705107 · BSN 929065+ 9115 | 5:23 AM Leiden Centraal | 5h34 | 9:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
IC 2309 · BSN 929069+ 9115 | 5:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 5h12 | 9:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3119+ ECD 9512+ 9133 | 5:47 AM Leiden Centraal | 9h10 | 1:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3119+ 9115+ ECD 9512 | 5:47 AM Leiden Centraal | 5h10 | 9:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2211 · BSN 929075+ 9115 | 6:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 4h42 | 9:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28521 · ICD 1814+ 9147 | 6:28 AM Leiden Centraal | 12h29 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28521 · ICD 1814+ 9133 | 6:28 AM Leiden Centraal | 8h29 | 1:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28520 · BSN 929124+ 9147 | 8:33 AM Leiden Centraal | 10h24 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28520 · BSN 929124+ 9157 | 8:33 AM Leiden Centraal | 12h24 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28520 · BSN 929124+ 9133 | 8:33 AM Leiden Centraal | 6h24 | 1:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2321 · BSN 929130+ 9157 | 8:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 12h12 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3131+ 9147+ ECD 9524 | 8:47 AM Leiden Centraal | 10h10 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3131+ 9157+ ECD 9524 | 8:47 AM Leiden Centraal | 12h10 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28522 · BSN 929136+ 9147 | 9:03 AM Leiden Centraal | 9h54 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28522 · BSN 929136+ 9133 | 9:03 AM Leiden Centraal | 5h54 | 1:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28522 · BSN 929136+ 9157 | 9:03 AM Leiden Centraal | 11h54 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2223 · BSN 929142+ 9157 | 9:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 11h42 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3133 · ICD 2426+ 9157 | 9:17 AM Leiden Centraal | 11h40 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3133 · ICD 2426+ 9147 | 9:17 AM Leiden Centraal | 9h40 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28530 · BSN 929184+ 9147 | 11:03 AM Leiden Centraal | 7h54 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28530 · BSN 929184+ 9157 | 11:03 AM Leiden Centraal | 9h54 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28530 · BSN 929184+ 9167 | 11:03 AM Leiden Centraal | 11h54 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2231 · BSN 929190+ 9157 | 11:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 9h42 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3141 · ICD 2434+ 9157 | 11:17 AM Leiden Centraal | 9h40 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3141 · ICD 2434+ 9167 | 11:17 AM Leiden Centraal | 11h40 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28536 · BSN 929220+ 9157 | 12:33 PM Leiden Centraal | 8h24 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28536 · BSN 929220+ 9167 | 12:33 PM Leiden Centraal | 10h24 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28536 · BSN 929220+ 9147 | 12:33 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h24 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2337 · BSN 929226+ 9157 | 12:45 PM Leiden Centraal | 8h12 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3147+ 9167+ ECD 9540 | 12:47 PM Leiden Centraal | 10h10 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3147+ 9157+ ECD 9540 | 12:47 PM Leiden Centraal | 8h10 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28538 · BSN 929232+ 9167 | 1:03 PM Leiden Centraal | 9h54 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28538 · BSN 929232+ 9157 | 1:03 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h54 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28538 · BSN 929232+ 9147 | 1:03 PM Leiden Centraal | 5h54 | 5:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2239 · BSN 929238+ 9157 | 1:15 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h42 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3149 · ICD 2442+ 9167 | 1:17 PM Leiden Centraal | 9h40 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3149 · ICD 2442+ 9157 | 1:17 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h40 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28544 · BSN 929268+ 9157 | 2:33 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h24 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28544 · BSN 929268+ 9167 | 2:33 PM Leiden Centraal | 8h24 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2345 · BSN 929274+ 9157 | 2:45 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h12 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28555 · ICD 1848+ 9157 | 2:58 PM Leiden Centraal | 5h59 | 7:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28555 · ICD 1848+ 9167 | 2:58 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h59 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 28552 · BSN 929316+ 9167 | 4:33 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h24 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2353 · BSN 929322+ 9167 | 4:45 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h12 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3163+ 9167+ ECD 9556 | 4:47 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h10 | 9:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Leiden to London run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€60) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 201 miles (325 km) distance in 3h 29m.
Distance 201 miles (325 km) |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€60) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 29m |
First train 5:23 AM |
Last train 9:45 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Most Leiden to London trains use the Leiden Centraal to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Leiden and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leiden Centraal is 1 km from Leiden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leiden Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Bruine Boon, Grand Café Van Buuren
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leiden Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leiden Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leiden Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leiden Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leiden Centraal: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Leiden Centre, Golden Tulip Leiden Centre, City Hotel Nieuw Minerva.
Leiden Lammenschans is 1 km from Leiden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leiden Lammenschans has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Leiden Lammenschans.
ATMs are available at Leiden Lammenschans.
Available at Leiden Lammenschans: Parking, WC.
Available at Leiden Lammenschans: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leiden Lammenschans.
De Vink is 2 km from Leiden city centre. Public transport options include:
De Vink has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at De Vink.
ATMs are available at De Vink.
Available at De Vink: Parking.
Available at De Vink: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at De Vink.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
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